Ask HR: What Resources Are Available for Helping Workers Learn English?
What assistance is available for employers that want to help their workers learn English? Can any employer run a credit check on potential employees? SHRM President and
Strategies for Building a Diverse and Agile Workforce
Sponsored As Human Resources executives at a financial firm, my team and I are constantly developing out-of-the-box hiring strategies to broaden our talent pipeline. In financial services, it’s time to…
Combating Recruiter Burnout in Tough Hiring Markets
How do you turn a competitive hiring market into not a source of potential burnout, but the ground from which you can thrive and become an even better recruiter? This…
IE&D in 2023: Affirmative Action, ‘Woke’ Backlash and Employment Gains for People with Disabilities
In 2023, inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) withstood several blows that threatened its existence, including the reversal of affirmative action and the rise of the
Jury Awards $41M in Discrimination, Wrongful Termination Case
A nurse recently won a $41 million jury verdict in her discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, a health care provider based in
Strikes and NLRB Decisions Transform Labor Relations in 2023
This year was marked by big strikes by autoworkers, health care workers, teachers, and Hollywood actors and writers. It also saw big decisions from the U
New Laws Took Root in California in 2023
A slew of new laws and regulations sprang up in California this year, so employers need to pay careful attention to the changes to remain compliant
FAQs Address Updates to California Sick and Safe Leave
On Dec. 12, California’s Labor Commissioner revised its FAQs to address changes that will occur on Jan
Did You See This? 2023 News That Caught Our Eye
We've collected some of the heart-warming and offbeat workplace stories published in 2023 that exemplified the ingenuity, compassion and creativity of people—and